Presently, negative talking points about the New York Yankees abound, particularly concerning their underwhelming offense and perceived mismanagement of funds during the previous off-season.
While the acquisition of Carlos Rodon, on a six-year, $162 million deal, undoubtedly strengthened the top of their rotation, the team’s offensive capabilities saw little to no enhancement.
Evaluating Yankees’ Roster Decisions: The Impact on Offense
Maintaining Aaron Judge and reintegrating Anthony Rizzo, while important, were essentially status-quo decisions as these players were already productive members of the team. Expectations for Judge to replicate his MVP performance from 2022 were ambitious, and despite coming close, his season has been interrupted by two stints on the injured list.